April 17, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, at the Gostiny Dvor studio before annual question and answer session "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin," broadcast live by the Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 television channels and the Mayak (Beacon), Vesti FM and Radio of Russia radio stations. Left: Channel One General Director Konstantin Ernst. Right: Presidential Press Attache Dmitry Peskov.